• Load security in conference spotlight

    Published On: Thursday 26 October 2023

    Chris Powell, principal associ­ate of Weightmans Solicitors, gave an update on load secu­rity and enforcement to the Logistics UK Transport Manag­er conference. He pointed out that govern­ment guidelines had changed […]

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  • HVS details modular hydrogen platform

    Published On: Monday 23 October 2023

    Scottish hydrogen truck devel­oper HVS, which launched its fuel-cell tractor unit at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, has unveiled details of its modular platform, which it says will offer truck […]

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  • New phase of zero-emission truck drive unveiled

    Published On: Friday 20 October 2023

    The Department for Transport (DfT) yesterday revealed details of how its zero-emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator programme will be taken forward, through a £200 million investment in projects dedicated to […]

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  • Views sought on EV charging and hydrogen refuelling strategy

    Published On: Thursday 19 October 2023

    The government is seeking evidence from fleet operators and other interested parties to inform and support the development of its zero-emission HGV and coach infrastructure strategy. which is due for […]

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  • RHA moves to tackle red tape on longer trailers

    Published On: Monday 16 October 2023

    The Road Haulage Association (RHA) announced last month that it had taken part in a roundtable session with fleet operators and officials from the Department for Transport (DfT), in a […]

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  • Van and car deadline rowback sows doubt around wider EV shift

    Published On: Monday 9 October 2023

    Confusion abounded last month over key govern­ment policy on the road transport decarbonisation agenda, after the deadline for ending the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered vans and cars was […]

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  • Euro 7 proposals face likely delays

    Published On: Sunday 1 October 2023

    The Council of the European Un­ion, comprising ministers from EU nation states, has endorsed an amended version of the European Commission’s Euro 7 emissions proposals, which weakens the re­quirements in […]

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  • DfT announces truckstop upgrade funding

    Published On: Monday 25 September 2023

    The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that nearly £8 million has been awarded to 39 operators of roadside facilities to fund improvements at sites across England, as a result […]

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  • Moto launches driver mental health scheme

    Published On: Sunday 24 September 2023

    Motorway service network Moto Hospitality has announced an initiative to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another to improve their mental health. Moto points out that in […]

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